Aston Villa have won just four of their last 21 meetings with Liverpool, losing 14 of them. The Villans' most recent victory over the Reds was that famous 7-2 success behind closed doors in 2020.
Their last eight clashes at Villa Park have produced a whopping 41 goals. This means a goal is scored on average every 17 and a half minutes.
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On Sunday, at a rather nervy Anfield, the Reds did enough to defeat Wolves 2-1. Luis Díaz and then Mohamed Salah from the penalty spot were on target in the first half. This was followed by a rather tense finale after Matheus Cunha had halved their advantage.
Nevertheless, despite conceding a last-gasp equaliser in last mid-week's Merseyside derby at Goodison, Arne Slot's side are now unbeaten in 21 Premier League matches. They will move ten points clear of Arsenal, should they leave Birmingham victorious.
Liverpool travel to Manchester City on Sunday, before welcoming Newcastle to Merseyside next Wednesday, so will they start this busy run by collecting three precious points in the Midlands?
Aston Villa too have plenty to play for with 13 games to go of this season. The Villans are currently ninth, thereby outside the European spots, but are a mere six points adrift Man City in fourth.
Unai Emery's team slipped down a place at the weekend, frustratingly held to a 1-1 draw by Ipswich at home, despite the fact the visitors were reduced to ten men on the cusp of halftime, requiring an Ollie Watkins equaliser to salvage a share of the spoils.
The Claret and Blue Army are therefore without a win in four league games but, with top five rivals Chelsea also visiting Villa Park on Saturday night, now would be a good time for them to rediscover some form.
Villa have not beaten Liverpool at home in the Premier League in front of a crowd for 14 years; Stewart Downing the only scorer as Gary McAllister's team beat Kenny Dalglish's side back then. So, under the lights on Wednesday night, can Emery's men change that fact when the league-leaders come to town?
Aston Villa vs Liverpool Head-to-Head Record
- Matches Played: 204.
- Aston Villa Wins: 59. Draws: 42. Liverpool Wins: 103.
Aston Villa Team News
Unai Emery is still very short of defensive options, given that Matty Cash, Pau Torres and Ezri Konsa are all sidelined. In some much-needed good news, after seemingly jarring his knee against West Ham, Tyrone Mings returned off the bench against Ipswich, albeit his return was soured by the fact he was replacing a now injured Boubacar Kamara.
Elsewhere, neither Ross Barkley nor Amadou Onana are expected to be fit enough to feature, although there is hope Leon Bailey could be fit, while, having come off the bench during the last two matches, will either Marco Asensio or Marcus Rashford start in claret and blue for the very first time?
Aston Villa predicted lineup vs Liverpool: (4-2-3-1): Martínez; García, Disasi, Mings, Digne; Tielemans, McGinn, Malen, Rogers, Ramsey; Watkins.
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Ollie Watkins made a scoring return to the side on Saturday, his 12th of the season, while he has previously netted five times against Liverpool, including a hat-trick during that famous 7-2 victory.
Liverpool Team News
As for Arne Slot's side, his lineup remains settled, albeit Cody Gakpo did sit out Sunday's win over Wolves due to a knock so, if the Dutchman is not back fit, Diogo Jota will continue to deputise. Having been sent off after full time of the Merseyside derby, Curtis Jones was suspended at the weekend, but is in line to return here, most-likely to displace Dominik Szoboszlai if he does indeed start.
Liverpool predicted lineup vs Aston Villa: (4-3-3): Alisson; Alexander-Arnold, Konaté, van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Szoboszlai; Salah, Luis Díaz, Jota.
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Mohamed Salah scored his 28th of the season on Sunday, while he's bagged eight in his last ten appearances against Aston Villa, four of which have come at Villa Park.
Aston Villa vs Liverpool Prediction
We are backing Liverpool to claim victory at Villa Park. The host's form has dipped in recent weeks, so we're forecasting that the Slot machine will once again pay out a jackpot: Aston Villa 1-2 Liverpool.
Aston Villa vs Liverpool FAQs - Premier League
How to watch Aston Villa vs Liverpool Premier League game on TV channel?
Aston Villa vs Liverpool will be available on the following TV channels;
- UK: TNT Sports 2 & Ultimate
- USA: fuboTV, NBC, Telemundo & Deportes En Vivo
- Canada: Fubo Sports Network Canada
How to watch Aston Villa vs Liverpool Premier League game on live streaming?
Aston Villa vs Liverpool will be available on the following streaming services;
- UK: Discovery+
- USA: fuboTV, nbcsports.com, USA Network, Telemundo & SiriusXM FC
- Canada: fuboTV Canada
What is the date and kick-off time for Aston Villa vs Liverpool in the Premier League?
Aston Villa vs Liverpool takes place on Wednesday 19 February 2025, with kick off at 19:30 (GMT), 14:30 (EDT) & 11:30 (PST).